Golden Guardians: Survivor, the Telegram-based survival shooter from web3 game publisher OVERTAKE, will officially shut down on Friday. The team shared the news on Discord, thanking players for their support and confirming that all $TAKE allocations tied to the game have been safely saved.

Shutdown Details

After June 27, players will lose access to the game and all in-game data. OVERTAKE encourages players to enjoy the final days of gameplay while they can. The team promised to make the remaining time meaningful for the community. Although the game’s journey is ending, any unclaimed $TAKE from gameplay has already been secured through the OVERTAKE Launchpool system.

What Was Golden Guardians: Survivor?

Golden Guardians: Survivor launched in late 2024 during OVERTAKE’s GameFest, a major play to airdrop campaign. The event featured an $85 million reward pool in $OVT, the platform’s native token, which was rebranded to $TAKE in early 2025.

The game placed players in a top-down arena, battling endless waves of zombies and bosses. Each session costs energy that slowly recharges over time. Defeating enemies would grant XP and unlock evolving skills, just like in Vampire Survivors. Six characters were offered, with one free and others unlocked via Telegram Stars or crypto purchases.

Players could earn $GG, the in-game currency, by reaching milestone levels. This currency was convertible into gAP, or Achievement Points, which boosted leaderboard rankings and helped unlock $TAKE airdrop rewards. A global leaderboard and seasonal events added extra incentives, with 5 million $TAKE awarded during Season 2.

Behind the Game: OVERTAKE and GameFest

OVERTAKE is a decentralized web3 game publisher with more than 30 million players. It uses Immutable’s tech to offer gas-free gameplay and scalable blockchain assets. Golden Guardians was one of the games featured during GameFest, a large-scale campaign that spread token rewards across multiple titles like Somnis and The Red One.

The platform had high hopes for Golden Guardians, combining casual survival gameplay with blockchain rewards. It was one of the first Telegram mini-games to use airdrops at scale through an integrated launchpool system.

Web3 Game Closures in May

The latest closure follows a rough month for web3 gaming. In May, multiple titles shut down due to slow funding and delays. Ember Sword halted operations on May 22 after facing financial strain. Nyan Heroes, despite reaching over a million users, failed to secure new investment and also ended its service. Tatsumeeko: Lumina Fates was cancelled after eight public playtests, with its team citing a loss of vision. Wonder Wars and Blast Royale were also shutting down, with the latter set to close on June 30.

These shutdowns mark a clear shift in the web3 gaming space. While fewer games have closed in June, it’s evident that the delayed bull run is putting pressure on developers. Many studios that launched during the 2021–2022 boom are now struggling to stay afloat. 

The Takeaway

Golden Guardians: Survivor showed promise with its simple gameplay and strong integration with Telegram and Immutable. But like many web3 games this year, it couldn’t escape broader market struggles. While $TAKE holders will still receive their airdrops, the game’s closure signals ongoing challenges for crypto gaming studios.